Saints ED PCT - 36 Hr - Night Shift
About The Position
The Emergency Department Patient Care Technician provides basic patient care and nursing support under the direction of a nurse. The role supports patient safety and quality care by completing activities of daily living, helping maintain patient rooms and the care environment, transporting patients, using equipment, collecting and reporting patient data, and assisting with administrative and clerical tasks. The technician works cooperatively with the patient care team and provides attentive, professional support to patients, families, visitors, and hospital personnel. This position is at Lowell General Hospital’s Saints Campus in Lowell, Massachusetts. It is a 36-hour night-shift role requiring work every other weekend (Saturday–Sunday) and every other holiday. The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent and Basic Life Support (BLS) certification. One year of healthcare and nursing service experience and a patient care, clinical associate, certified nursing assistant, or equivalent certification are preferred.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
- Excellent interpersonal skills for interacting effectively with patients, visitors, and hospital personnel.
- Ability to work as a team member and promote a caring, collegial attitude.
- Ability to work under stressful conditions and adapt to a changing pace, interruptions, emergencies, and critically ill patients.
- Ability to recognize patient data relevant to age-specific needs and provide care according to department policies and procedures.
- Ability to organize and prioritize work.
- Ability to lift up to 30–35 pounds and turn patients; prolonged standing and walking; occasional twisting, bending, reaching, pushing or pulling, sitting, kneeling, and squatting.
- Manual dexterity for fine hand manipulation and operating a computer keyboard; ability to see a computer screen and reports.
Nice To Haves
- One year of healthcare experience and nursing service experience.
- Patient care, clinical associate, certified nursing assistant, or equivalent certification.
Responsibilities
- Under the direction of a nurse, perform activities of daily living and other aspects of patient care in a manner that optimizes patient safety.
- Prepare patient rooms for admission and maintain a clean and safe patient environment.
- Prioritize patient care according to nursing direction and the discharge plan.
- Transport patients to procedures or for discharge within or from the hospital as directed.
- Clean and operate equipment safely and correctly.
- Prepare patients for meals and assist with meals or feeding as needed.
- Perform technical tasks, including using a glucometer and lift-assist devices and collecting specimens.
- Collect, record, and report accurate patient data in a timely manner.
- Perform Patient Sitter duties and maintain continuous observation according to sitter guidelines.
- Provide clerical support as needed; complete administrative tasks for patient admissions, transfers, and discharges; and maintain paper components of patient charts.
- Greet visitors, direct them appropriately, answer and direct phone calls, screen access to the department, and enforce department security policies.
- Attend to patients and family members in a caring, timely, professional, and friendly manner.
- Work cohesively with the patient care team, anticipate team members’ needs, and maintain positive relationships with patients, families, and colleagues.
- Report variances according to hospital policy.
- Participate regularly in department meetings and in-service programs.
Benefits
- Competitive salaries and benefits starting on day one.
- 403(b) retirement plan with company match.
- Tuition reimbursement.
- Free on-campus parking.
- Career growth opportunities.
- Guaranteed hours and set schedule.
- Comprehensive Total Rewards package supporting health, financial security, and career growth.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
